Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing ATF cooler Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps, up to Ø 25 mm -3094-

Removing ATF cooler Vehicles with 1.6 ltr. FSI engine: –  Unclip air intake hose from air duct -arrows-.

–  Unplug electrical connector at intake air temperature sender -2- -G299-. –  Detach vacuum hose -1- from actuator for intake air preheater.

–  Pull dipstick -1- out of guide tube. –  Remove engine cover panel with air cleaner housing -arrows-. –  Re-insert dipstick in guide tube.

Vehicles with 2.0 ltr. FSI engine: –  Disconnect hose -1- and electrical connector -2- at air cleaner housing. –  Remove bolt -3-. –  Release spring clips -4- and detach air intake hose. –  Take out air cleaner housing.

All models: –  Mark hoses leading to ATF cooler to avoid confusion when re-installing.   Note! Depending on the version, the vehicle may be fitted with a small plastic tube in the supply to the ATF cooler. This tube has to be re-fitted as part of installation. –  Clamp-off ATF cooler hoses using hose clamps -3094- and detach at ATF cooler.

–  Remove ATF cooler -1- from gearbox -arrow A-. Installing ATF cooler Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Pay attention to the following: –  Renew O-rings on ATF cooler. –  The convex washer → Item must be installed in such a way that it lies on the other washer → Item and the raised side of the convex washer faces upwards. –  When installing ATF cooler -1- insert lug -arrow B- in slot on gearbox housing.

Component	Nm
ATF cooler to gearbox, bolt -arrow A-	36

–  Install hoses on ATF cooler according to markings on cooler.   Note! Depending on the version, the vehicle may be fitted with a small plastic tube in the supply to the ATF cooler. This tube has to be re-fitted as part of installation. –  Check coolant level in cooling system → Engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr.19. –  Then check and top up ATF level → Chapter.